Background: Spontaneous descent of the CSF (Cerebrospinal fluid) from the nose is called rhinorrhea. The causes are defects in bones of the base or meningeal tear. The surgical management is still a challenge. The sur...
Objective: To reduce the blood pressure and elevate intracranial pressure using nimodipine (Nimotop Intravenous (IV) infusion). Thus, intracerebral hemorrhage was controlled, and the purpose of hemostasis was achieved...
Dural arteriovenous fistulas (dAVFs) of an anterior cranial fossa are rare. Because of the high risk of intracranial hemorrhage and relatively easy access for direct surgery, aggressive treatment has been recommended....
All dermoid cysts arising at the cranial vault had been reported as being located subgaleally, i.e. under the galea aponeurotica or epicranium. We are presenting a case that we believe to be the first case of an intra...
Among pituitary tumors, prolactin (PRL)-secreting pituitary adenomas are by far the most frequent ones. The development of symptomatic hydrocephalus due to a pituitary adenoma is an exceptional event. The authors desc...
Background: Intraoperative hemostasis during intracranial surgery is one of the most important aspects of the surgical procedure. One of the most widely practiced methods to prevent postoperative hemorrhage is to cove...